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Rated 3 out of
5 by
For climbing 14ers from
Bring a screwdriver if you buy these polesIn general, the poles worked well. I use them climbing 14ers in Colorado. So, extreme conditions, especially coming down. I plant the pole just before my foot hits, to absorb some impact. The shape of the grips is good for climbing up (holding main grip) and climbing down (holding top of grip). The only problem was the screw backing out of the locking mechanism. I needed to collapse poles (to use for self arresting during glisae), but screw had backed out and would not lock down in the collapsed position. Tightening them down with the screwdriver on my knife was easy enough, but you shouldn't have to do that.

Date published: 2017-07-21

Rated 5 out of
5 by
CaesarM from
Bought for my mother in lawMom in law is 89 and not as steady as she used to be. She has stopped taking walks around the neighborhood and will not use a walker. These poles were easy to adjust to her height. They keep her steady both in doors and out. As an old athlete, they give her the confidence to be active again in a familiar way.

Date published: 2017-05-08

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Ryan from
Good poles but baskets fall off too easily.I bought these poles for my father when we were planning our first backpacking adventure for this summer at Red River Gorge. I remember when I gave him these he didn't understand how these were better than the wooden staffs we had from when we were scouts, but he brought them along anyways.
When we began they were strapped to the side of his pack but before long he decided to use just one and as the terrain got rougher he opted to go with both. By the end of the trip, he couldn't imagine having gone with just a wooden hiking staff.
The only thing I have to say against them is that the discs (baskets) at the bottom near the tips don't stay on very well. My dad lost one and found it well before he moved on to using both poles. Later in the day, he lost the same one again, but for good. We will be buying a set of replacement baskets, but we both feel that they fall off far too easily and this is why I am rating this product 4 stars rather than 5.

Date published: 2017-10-06

Rated 1 out of
5 by
EmilieG from
Great; until one snappedTook on first hike and very helpful as traversing the Mist Trail at Yosemite. Definitely recommend using poles; maybe this was an anomaly. The locking mechanism on one pole broke mid-hike; returned

Date published: 2017-05-18

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Regrettably Employed from
Fits wide range of hikersPurchased these for my wife. When adjusted to shorter length, they were perfect for her. (5'3"). When extended, they were perfect for me (6'2"). Also great to use as single walking stick.

Date published: 2017-08-19

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Spooky6 from
Great deal for the weekend warriorBought these with my 25% off coupon and was not disappointed. They're very sturdy and the locks are nice and tight. They're made for REI in Austria by komperdell, so the finish is nice. Maybe a tad heavy for long trips but great for a day hike around rainier; my knees were thanking me

Date published: 2017-08-13

Rated 5 out of
5 by
ThelmaL from
Strongi find that these poles are very solid and strong but yet pretty light. I think the handle works well in the hand and for the money they are great. They have a great look and the clips work right to keep poles from slipping,

Date published: 2017-04-30

Rated 5 out of
5 by
MaryEllen from
Hiking with trekking poles builds confidence!I bought these poles for Yosemite trip! They worked great for the terrain! My husband bought a pair also!

Yes, we have walking tips and tip protectors that will work for these poles:
https://www.rei.com/b/rei-co-op/c/hiking-pole-tips

Answered by: REIservice

Date published: 2017-04-28

It says multisport in the description. Is there any reason they should be used as ski poles?&nbsp;

Asked by: Isabel

&#8203;These trekking poles are not designed for downhill skiing.

Answered by: REIservice

Date published: 2017-11-26

Are these adjustable enough that they will work for a man who is 6'6''?

Asked by: Samantha

&#8203;These poles work for someone who is 6'6&quot;. For more information on trekking poles and how to size for them, please refer to the link below:
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/trekking-poles-hiking-staffs.html